Day camp opportunities for older girls
Juniors-Ambassadors: Explore your passions in an array of exciting day camps this summer. Work with younger campers and learn professional skills at our Teen Leadership camp, or challenge yourself with Adventure Chasers. Plan
your dream trip at Globetrotters, where you’ll get travel tips from Girl Scouts who have toured the world. At Bejeweled, master jewelry-making techniques as you learn how to start your own crafty business. Register online or by mail. Contact: camp@sdgirlscouts.org, (619) 610-0821

New classes from the Adult Learning DepartmentDaisy Introduction to Girl Scout Program, Part 2
On Thursday, April 18, 6-9 p.m. at the Escondido Program Center, get in-depth information about Journeys, activities and traditions for girls in kindergarten and first grade. Register online. Prerequisite: Daisy Introduction to Girl Scout Program, Part 1 or the general Introduction to Girl Scout Program class.Just for Juniors
Explore Junior troop management on Thursday, April 25 at the Escondido Program Center or Monday, May 13, at the North County Service Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get tips and tricks for keeping fourth- and fifth-graders interested in Girl Scouts and giving them more responsibility for planning activities. Register online.Cruising into Cadettes
Find out what middle-school girls are capable of, Monday, April 22, at the North Coastal Service Center, Thursday, May 2 at the Escondido Program Center, or Wednesday, May 29, at our Balboa Campus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to transition to a supporting role in girl planning and discover the exciting opportunities available for older Girl Scouts. Register online.

Girl Scout campout at Petco Park
Attend the San Diego Padres vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Friday, May 31, 7:10 p.m., and stay after for a campout on the field! Girl Scouts and female troop leaders will be treated to a post-game snack, a movie on the FriarVision screen, breakfast the next morning and a patch. Discounted Girl Scout ticket prices: $10.50-$23.50; add $20 for campout. Contact: Logan Washburn, (619) 795-5137

Earth Month activitiesClean up San Diego
Join I Love a Clean San Diego for the 11th annual Creek to Bay Cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-noon. Help spruce up any of 92 sites in San Diego County, whether it’s your favorite beach, river, canyon or park. Volunteers of all ages can participate; recruit your team members today!Ralphs field trip
Daisies-Juniors: Discover the importance of recycling, water conservation and organic produce on a free field trip to your local Ralphs grocery store. Schedule online or call 1-800-987-6409.

Doggie day
On Saturday, April 13, 8-9:30 a.m., join new community partner Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) for emBARKadero,
a four-legged 4K run/walk. Proceeds help CCI provide trained dogs and other support to people with disabilities. Entrance fee: $25/adult, $10/child. Register
online. Stay till 2 p.m. for a free festival with games for both kids and dogs, crafts, food and vendor booths. Contact: Becky Hein

Puppet pals
Larger-than-life puppets tell the magical story of Gamoola the Great Tree and his fantastic forest friends in Whispers of the Forest at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater in Balboa Park, Wednesday, April 10-Sunday, April 21. Wednesday-Friday shows are at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday shows are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Contact: (619) 544-9203

Run/walk for sustainability and conservation
Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy holds its 6th annual San Diego River Run 5K on Saturday, May 18, 8-10:30 a.m. Funds raised go toward creating
trails, restoring habitats, and improving water quality. Girl Scout rate of $14 includes a special patch. To register, contact Jessica Brandon, (619) 634-5501.

Discover dentistry
Find out how orthodontists make great smiles in an interactive behind-the-scenes tour of Kupiec Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Rancho Santa Fe. See the latest digital diagnostic technology, learn about dental health and earn a Tooth Fun patch. Fee: $5/girl. All ages welcome; schedule visits by phone. Contact: Cindy, (858) 255-7800

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Gold Award: April office hours
Seniors and Ambassadors can meet with Gold Award Committee members to discuss the program and ask questions in a casual environment. This month’s office hours will be Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-8 p.m. at five locations: Balboa Campus Leadership Center, Escondido Program Center, North Coastal Service Center Conference Room, Springall Academy in East County, and the Bonita Public Library. Reservation required; no cost. Contact: Anne Bader, (619) 610-0714

Other events/opportunities

Get up and move at Fit 4 Fun
On Sunday, May 5, 8-11 a.m., have a great time while learning to grow healthy at this workshop for Brownies and Juniors. Become the next Girl Scout hula hoop champion or set a record time at the crazy challenge course. Activities fulfill some requirements for the My Best Self and Staying Fit badges. Space is limited; register online. Contact:
Amanda Host, (619) 610-0781

Tackle a new sport
Save the date: Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. is the Women’s Football Academy. SDSU men’s coach Rocky Long, other coaching staff and players will teach football basics to adult women and girls in grades 9-12. Women’s basketball coach Beth Burns will discuss female athletes. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts San Diego’s Live Healthy, Lead Healthy initiative. Cost of $30 includes breakfast, lunch, T-shirt, gift bag and two tickets to the home opener SDSU football game. Register online.

Come backstage with Seussical, Jr.Broadway Theatre Arts Academy invites Daisies-Ambassadors to a backstage tour at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 or noon Sunday, April 28. Witness the lights, cameras and action behind the scenes of Seussical, Jr. in an hour-long pre-show tour led by fellow Girl Scouts. Discounted Girl Scout price of $12.50 includes tour, show and Theater Fun patch. Contact: contact@btaakids.org, (760) 888-1989